Sat.Apr 06, 2013 - Fri.Apr 12, 2013

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On The Death Of Google Reader

Waxing UnLyrical

'Google recently announced it is killing off several of its services, which it does from time to time. Really, that’s what any good company does; cut the dead weight. Usually these announcements include a bit of “Awww, that’s too bad” and we move on with our day. This time though, Google cut services for a tool that isn’t just “popular.” Google Reader is the bedrock for how many people collect information on the Internet.

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Things I Learned From Erin Feldman

Waxing UnLyrical

'Regular readers of Waxing Unlyrical probably are familiar with Erin Feldman, the talented eclectic responsible for WUL’s Sarah and Sheldon illustrations. That’s how I was acquainted with her. Image: crimfants via Flickr, CC 2.0. What you may not know is that Erin is a writer by trade, and her business has grown to the point that she isn’t going to be contributing new S&S posts for the foreseeable future.

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That Moment When Your Social Media and Real Worlds Collide

Waxing UnLyrical

'I always wondered when it would happen and, last week, it finally did. I’m talking about that moment when your social media and real worlds collide. Leaving on a jet plane. I left last Thursday morning for Social Slam , via a direct flight from Dulles to Knoxville. While waiting at the gate to board the flight, a woman came up to me, clipboard and pen (maybe it was a pencil, I don’t remember) in hand.

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#measurePR, Die Hard and Squirrels

Waxing UnLyrical

'“You know you’ve been in a good Twitter chat when ‘Die Hard’ and squirrels are mentioned within seconds of each other.” That’s what Lea Ann of Standing Dog said this past week as we were winding down the bi-weekly #measurePR chat, and it was such a great quote that I had to use it to kick off the recap post, as well as in the headline.

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Peter H. Paulsen’s Inspiring Tale Continues to Resonate in 2024

Two years after its initial release, Peter H. Paulsen’s book, From Brick and Mortar to Prosperity, continues to inspire readers around the globe.

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20 Tools to Grow Your Business, Efficiency and Productivity

Waxing UnLyrical

'A couple of years ago, I wrote a post on the five productivity tools I found myself using frequently. Since times change, and apps/platforms come and go, I thought I’d take a fresh look at how my daily toolkit has changed, and share that with you. Image: gothick_matt via Flickr, CC 2.0. Note that I use Gmail almost exclusively, so if that’s you, you’re in luck.

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